Global Supplier Quality Engineer: Audits & Improvements

GE Aerospace; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 116,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Maine seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure suppliers meet quality, delivery, and performance standards across the Aeroderivative Engine Operations Industrialization supply chain. You will assess supplier capability, run qualifications and audits, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.

This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to support supplier readiness, onboarding, and development, and includes onsite supplier support with up to 20%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years in quality systems or supplier quality.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification and supplier development activities for the Aeroderivative Engine Operations Industrialization supply chain.
• Conduct supplier audits to assess quality requirements and industry expectations.
• Evaluate supplier performance using key quality metrics (PPM, escapes, MRB, scorecards).
• Partner with suppliers to identify root causes and drive corrective actions for quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop and manage supplier action plans to address performance gaps and progress toward industry standards.
• Perform new supplier qualifications, maintain qualification records, and provide updates on readiness.
• Support supplier onboarding and coordinate supplier exit processes when needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, planning, sourcing, and supplier quality to align strategies.
• Provide technical guidance on manufacturing processes, quality systems, and compliance expectations.
• Use data analysis and problem-solving to resolve supplier quality issues and support decisions.
• Influence stakeholders and suppliers through clear communication and collaboration.
• Share best practices with internal teams and suppliers.

Skills

Quality systems

Supplier quality

Audits

Data analysis

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma

Job description

GE Aerospace in Maine seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure suppliers meet quality, delivery, and performance standards across the Aeroderivative Engine Operations Industrialization supply chain. You will assess supplier capability, run qualifications and audits, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.

This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to support supplier readiness, onboarding, and development, and includes onsite supplier support with up to 20%